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Chapter 101: Huangfusong Pleads Credit for Liu Qing

As soon as the butterfly's wings flap, everything speeds up quietly.

The destruction of the Yellow Turbans in Yingchuan East County and other places forced many interested people to take risks in advance.

The Qiang and Hu tribes who originally planned to rebel in winter took advantage of Zhang Jiao's survival to rebel. Due to Liangzhou Governor Zuo Chang's concealment of information, the rebel forces expanded rapidly and finally reached the point where he could no longer contain them.

News of the Xiliang rebellion reached Luoyang, shocking the court.

After the news of the fall of Jincheng County reached Luoyang, Liu Hong became diligent again. He went to court every morning and, together with his ministers, kept an eye on the Liangzhou battlefield.

Although news of the Yellow Turban rebellion from various places is still flying into Luoyang like snowflakes, the most important forces at present, including the Zhang Jiao brothers, have all been destroyed.

The prefectures and counties could barely cope with small-scale local rebellions, but the Xiliang rebellion threatened the three auxiliary areas, Jingzhao Yin, Zuo Fengyi, and right Fufeng, which can be said to be the back yard of Luoyang.

Now that the rebels have completely occupied Jincheng County, Hanyang County is in danger.

After He Jin proclaimed himself a general, he took charge of the country's military, with tens of thousands of soldiers and horses, like armies. He was majestic for a while, but after the majesty passed, frequent mishaps occurred, which really made him mentally and physically exhausted.

"Your Majesty, Gai Xun, the long history officer of Hanyang, reported that the new governor Song Xiao was not familiar with military affairs, so he ordered every household in Liangzhou to copy the "Book of Filial Piety" in order to demonstrate the principles of morality and justice, hoping to influence the people of Liangzhou. At present, Bian Yun's troops have already

Besieging Hanyang County and governing Hebei County, Gai Xun asked for reinforcements."

He Jin's voice was very soft. When this happened, his face felt dull. Yuan Wei, who recommended Song Xiao, wanted to find a crack in the ground and crawl into it.

Among the officials, there seemed to be some suppressed laughter.

"I request that Song Xiao be dismissed from his post as soon as possible and replaced by Yang Yong." Yuan Wei said bravely. In order to stop the loss in time, he also risked his old face.

"Precisely." Liu Hong replied without any hesitation.

He Jin added: "Your Majesty, I would like to re-appoint Xia Yu as the captain of the Qiang Protector and lead troops to help Hanyang."

"Don't be like Song Xiao again!" Liu Hong looked at Yuan Wei and mocked.

"Your Majesty, please rest assured. This person was originally Duan Xi's Sima of the Qiang Camp. He made numerous meritorious deeds in fighting the Qiang people. He later became the governor of Beidi County and repelled Xianbei invasions several times."

"I remembered that this person was responsible for the failure of the campaign against Xianbei in the sixth year of Xiping."

When He Jin heard this, he looked embarrassed. He didn't expect that Liu Hong had such a good memory and revealed the truth to Xia Yu as soon as he opened his mouth. But he didn't know why he lost that battle!

Traveling hundreds of miles deep into Xianbei territory, do you think he is Huo Qubing?

At this time, an announcement suddenly came from outside the palace, "General Zuo Zhonglang, General Huangfu has arrived!"

All the officials suddenly became solemn and looked outside the palace.

"Call quickly!" Liu Hong said urgently, thinking in his heart: Xiliang is a bunch of miscreants, and Xiliang's affairs must be handed over to Xiliang's generals!

"Your Majesty..." Zhang Rang seemed to understand Liu Hong's thoughts and said aloud: "Don't forget why Huangfu Song came back."

But Liu Hong didn't pay attention. He knew very well who was for fighting and who was for making people.

Huangfu Song entered the palace and paid homage: "I, Huangfu Song, pay homage to Your Majesty!"

"General Huangfu, you have been working hard all the way. I didn't expect the general to return to Luoyang so soon." Liu Hong said.

"Your Majesty summons you urgently, I dare not delay."

"General Huangfu, the reason why I urgently order you to return is because something big has happened in Liangzhou. The Qiang and Hu rebels have captured the entire county of Jincheng and part of Longxi. Hanyang is also in danger now. I hope General Huangfu will come in person!"

"I should share your Majesty's worries!" Huangfu Song said respectfully, completely unaware of the expressions of the surrounding officials and all the standing attendants.

Everyone knew that Liu Hong recalled Huangfu Song because he had performed meritorious service for Liu Qing. Unexpectedly, when the Liangzhou Incident happened, Zuo Chang and Song Xiao were exposed in ugly ways, and Liu Hong changed his mind temporarily.

"According to my decree, Huangfu Song pacified the Yellow Turbans and made great achievements all over the world. He was named General Zuo Chaqi, leading the shepherd of Jizhou, the Marquis of Huaili, and eight thousand households in the city!"

Liu Hong was a rare moment of generosity, and a rare moment of anger in his voice. There was even a bit of pride in it. His voice echoed in the ears of all the officials, and the message contained in it made them unable to recover.

Liu Hong's reward was like a giant needle piercing the heads of Zhang Rang and Zhao Zhong, making them clench their teeth and hate them! It hurts! It hurts!

Recalling it is just a short step away from bringing it down!

"I thank you for your kindness!" Huangfu Song knelt on the ground and said gratefully, "I have something to report!"

"General, please tell me!"

"I ask your majesty to give Liu Qing a reward!"

Liu Hong's eyes narrowed slightly, and the officials' brows furrowed deeply. The four palaces stared at the man in front of them, who was as high as the three princes. The eunuchs lowered their heads and glared at him with evil eyes.

Huangfu Song went on to say, "In the Battle of Huangjin, Liu Qing used his small army of volunteers to help the four counties. He took the lead and beheaded the thieves many times, including Zhang Jiao, who was also beheaded by him. Tens of thousands of soldiers in the army were all killed.

It is obvious to all that Liu Qing has made great contributions to the country and the people. Your Majesty must not listen to the words of a sycophant and bury the pillar of our great Han Dynasty!"

Huangfu Song's words were so inspiring that all the officials were excited after hearing them. This was about to confront the eunuchs and traitors!

"General Huangfu, please don't forget that Liu Qing is a traitor, so how can he be reused?" Zhao Zhong said in a sinister voice.

"Zhao Zhong! Shut up!" Huangfu Song said angrily, "You are a regular servant in the palace, how dare you discuss military matters in court!"

Huangfu Song's words made Zhao Zhong stunned, and Zhang Rang immediately supported him, "Huangfu Song, how dare you roar in front of His Majesty!"

Huangfu Song ignored him and continued: "Your Majesty, when his father's incident happened, Liu Qing was only a child. What's more, Your Majesty demoted him to a commoner and punished him. Now that Liu Qing has made meritorious service, he should be rewarded according to the law. How can we treat him as such?

The military law of the Han Dynasty is child's play! Your Majesty, Liu Qing's meritorious service was witnessed and heard by the officers and soldiers in the army. If he did not award a reward, how could the officers and soldiers have the intention to perform meritorious service, and they would also be shaken in their determination to fight to the death? The rewards and punishments of the Han army are clear, how can it be destroyed by just one person?

?Your Majesty, please think twice!"

Liu Hong fell into deep thought. He didn't care about Huangfu Song's confrontation with the eunuch. He didn't really care that much about Liu Qing's meritorious service, but Huangfu Song said that he was interested in it.

The Han army has clear rewards and punishments. Should it be destroyed because of one person?

Of course not!

If the local area cannot collect taxes, it can sell its officials. If the local area is in chaos, it can be ordered to recruit its own troops. However, the Han army cannot be in chaos. Huangfu Song is right!

"What General Huangfu said is absolutely true!" Liu Hong said, "In the general's opinion, what kind of reward should Liu Qing give?"

"Your Majesty, Mr. Liu Qing is very capable of serving his subordinates and is able to serve the masses. All the rebels he has recruited are willing to fight to the death for him. Based on his meritorious service, I think he can be appointed as the governor and be granted the title of marquis!"

The officials thought: Huangfu Song really didn't say anything shocking and would not stop dying, but Liu Qing was born in white and directly became the eunuch and made a marquis?

Isn't it child's play! But then I thought again, Your Majesty clearly marked the price, it is child's play, the prefect will be the prefect, there are hundreds of counties in the Han Dynasty, so why not separate one county!

"He Jin!" Liu Hong said.

"I'm here!" He Jin stepped forward.

"Prefect of Yanmen, please return to Taiyuan County to recuperate. That's right! The edict is to order Liu Qing to be the prefect of Yanmen and grant him the title of Marquis of Guannei!"

He Jin: "I obey the order!"

Huangfu Song: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"General Huangfu will take a break today and set off tomorrow. We will discuss this matter today!"

"Your Majesty! I still have something to do!" Huangfu Song said.

Liu Hong frowned, "What's the matter?"

"When I went to Jizhou, I passed through Ye County and accidentally discovered that the residence of Zhao Zhong, the permanent servant of the Central Government, exceeded the regulations. Please confiscate it!"

Zhao Zhong's face turned pale and his eyes looked like cannibalism.
Chapter completed!
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